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SAN ANGELO — Gary Ray Wright, who was shot by San Angelo police amid a fiery standoff, has been released from the hospital and booked into the Tom Green County Jail on a charge of attempted capital murder of a peace officer or fireman.

Wright, 67, was booked into jail Wednesday. Bail had not been set as of Wednesday evening.

His wife, Brenda Joyce Wright, 60, was arrested the day of the shooting, also on a charge of attempted capital murder of a peace officer or fireman. The charge is a first-degree felony punishable by five to 99 years in prison and a fine up to $10,000.

She remains in the county jail in lieu of $250,000 bail.

Wright is charged with attempted capital murder.(Photo: The Tom Green County Jail)

Authorities found eight glass jars filled with either gasoline, syringe needles or screws inside the Wrights' home in the 1200 block of East 21st Street, according to the affidavit.

Gary Ray Wright told police after he was taken to Shannon Medical Center that he made the items and intended throw them at responding officers.

Several aerosol canisters were placed throughout the residence and exploded during the fire, according to the affidavit.

Gary Ray Wright said he was angry with police and had summoned officers for a shootout, according to the affidavit, and that he had been "messed around" for several years and planned on taking it out on police officers.

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